Margaret Devohn Murray, age 91 of Wilmington, NC (Seagate), passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018. She was born to the late Nina Brent Wooten and Howard Rhodes Hewitt on July 31, 1927, in Maple Hill, NC.
In her earlier years, she was an active member in the Seagate Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and enjoyed making ceramics and pottery where she would give classes at her home for family and friends. She also enjoyed selling shrimp in her backyard “shrimp house” to the public because in her words, “I meet a lot of really nice people”. Her real passion was her family. Her home was the hub of activity for most all holidays where she got a lot of attention and love.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, George Daniel Murray, Sr., Grandsons, Clinton Daniel Robichaux, and Mathew Scott Murray. Sisters, Evelyn Melton, Mary Martin, and Rebecca Harris. Brothers Allen Hewitt, and David Hewitt.
She is survived by her loving children: Patricia Hardison, husband Fred of Holly Ridge, NC and their children, Stuart Hardison and Kim Moseley(children Taylor & Montgomery); George Murray, wife Phyllis of Leland, NC and their children, Chris Murray (Elizabeth) and Misty Peliciotta (Rob) (children Jordan and Chandler); Peggy Barnhill, husband Doug of Holly Ridge and daughter Kellie Smith(Pete), daughter of Peggy Barnhill and Chuck Robichaux. Kellie’s children Trey & Graylon & Lane); Phillip Murray of Wilmington, NC, and Starr Murray (children Finn & Scout) , son of Phillip Murray and Joann Lewis, and daughter Alisha, daughter of Phillip Murray and Donna Murray . She is also survived by her loving sister: Delorise Heath of Tampa, Florida and her children, Brenda Tyler, Silvia McKinney, William Earl Heath.
Margaret requested a simple service for her family and close friends. The family wishes to thank all of those who expressed to the family their heartfelt love and condolences. For those who have known Margaret and family in her fruitful journey with us, her funeral service will be held at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home, Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC, Friday, September 28, 2018 at 11am. In lieu of Flowers, the family is requesting any charitable gift be made out to the Leland Area Rotary Club, who supports Alzheimer's Disease.
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